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Pestle

1949.02.0018B

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Artifact Identification Pestle   (1949.02.0018B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Food Processing & Preparation T&E
    3. :
  3. Food Preparation Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Renaissance, 1450 CE – 1700 CE
Culture French?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 1.3 cm
Weight 369 g
Measuring Remarks 1.3 cm is the diameter at the narrowest point.
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information Dark grayish brown (r-y 2/5r) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Related WHM Artifact: 1949.02.0018a
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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